The Ruby ExDrive Kit features the new generation of eSATA hard drive enclosures using native eSATA interface for the highest performance possible today through an externally connected hard drive enclosure. Designed for accommodating any standard 2.5" SATA or SATA II hard drive, the Ruby ExDrive provides data transfer speeds approximately three times the maximum throughput of traditional drive enclosures utilizing the standard USB or Firewire interfaces. When connected via eSATA interface, drives contained inside the durable and heat resistant Ruby enclosures are even capable of booting Operating Systems through a compatible eSATA port on a motherboard or add-in card. The shock absorption technology in the drive enclosure together with a rugged anodized housing also provides strong protection to the hard drive against drop and vibration.
The Ruby ExDrive Kit is the ideal external drive solution for large capacity data storage requirements. When connected to Host Controllers with RAID capability, multiple Ruby ExDrive can be implemented with fault-tolerance and increased data throughput RAID configurations which can be easily relocated as external devices. The Ruby cartridge, small enough to fit easily in the palm of your hand, is designed to handle shocks and perform reliably in mobile application or rough environment with a patented shock proof rugged anodized aluminum housing. The Ruby drive enclosure comes with Addonics SATA direct interface design that provides an eSATA connector for high speed eSATA interface, as well as an additional SATA connector on the back. This SATA connector allows the Ruby drive enclosure to be used as a removable cartridge via an optional Ruby drive cradle installed inside the 3 1/2" drive bay of any computer.